May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fort Smith, AR-OK


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Fort Smith, AR-OK, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Fort Smith, AR-OK (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 119,460 $11.94 $14.36 $29,870 1.4 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,020 $29.25 $33.55 $69,790 1.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 240 $47.67 $52.98 $110,200 5.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,260 $34.02 $39.13 $81,400 2.1 %
11-1031 Legislators 90 (4) (4) $25,070 10.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $49.73 $55.50 $115,430 11.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $38.68 $41.16 $85,610 7.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 280 $24.44 $28.84 $59,980 4.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $36.52 $37.77 $78,560 3.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $31.95 $35.02 $72,840 5.0 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $31.52 $33.87 $70,450 5.9 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $33.40 $34.01 $70,750 6.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $33.30 $35.49 $73,830 3.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $35.47 $38.98 $81,090 13.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $29.70 $33.47 $69,630 5.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $21.89 $23.41 $48,700 3.6 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 230 (4) (4) $66,840 2.8 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 40 $25.56 $29.73 $61,840 11.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $39.99 $39.69 $82,550 3.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 170 $16.79 $17.74 $36,890 4.3 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 $23.75 $22.59 $46,990 7.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 30 $12.67 $14.01 $29,140 8.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $27.91 $29.66 $61,690 4.1 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 50 $25.83 $25.36 $52,750 1.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 130 $9.65 $15.28 $31,780 19.5 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $10.10 $13.30 $27,660 10.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 100 $25.82 $29.43 $61,220 4.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,600 $19.49 $21.21 $44,120 2.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $16.15 $19.99 $41,580 10.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 140 $20.50 $20.83 $43,320 3.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 90 $23.28 $22.17 $46,100 15.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 170 $21.73 $22.04 $45,840 6.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 $21.02 $22.37 $46,530 3.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $15.74 $18.32 $38,100 11.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $16.99 $17.98 $37,390 2.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 130 $18.14 $19.58 $40,720 4.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $23.35 $22.99 $47,810 3.1 %
13-1081 Logisticians 50 $26.30 $25.16 $52,330 5.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 120 $22.40 $25.87 $53,810 8.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 370 $20.14 $21.69 $45,110 3.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 540 $18.36 $19.88 $41,340 2.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 70 $11.56 $17.07 $35,500 25.1 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $25.33 $26.15 $54,390 5.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 30 $24.37 $32.00 $66,560 13.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 310 $22.46 $23.16 $48,170 6.6 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $13.50 $15.82 $32,900 6.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 790 $23.40 $25.43 $52,900 4.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 200 $28.96 $27.12 $56,400 4.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $27.57 $27.52 $57,240 3.4 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 30 (5) $65.71 $136,680 23.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $17.15 $17.90 $37,240 3.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $28.08 $27.83 $57,890 2.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $22.66 $25.10 $52,200 3.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $23.15 $23.92 $49,750 3.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $18.10 $20.10 $41,810 5.4 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,060 $21.16 $23.38 $48,630 3.5 %
17-1022 Surveyors 60 $15.31 $16.13 $33,540 8.1 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $29.04 $30.49 $63,420 3.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 60 $29.03 $29.23 $60,800 7.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 100 $26.07 $26.80 $55,750 4.4 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 50 $39.86 $38.32 $79,720 3.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $13.94 $14.29 $29,730 3.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $16.54 $18.05 $37,550 5.9 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $20.23 $19.84 $41,270 3.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 110 $17.79 $19.60 $40,770 4.9 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 80 $17.75 $22.07 $45,910 8.0 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 $12.46 $12.55 $26,100 2.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 310 $20.10 $21.59 $44,900 2.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 50 $20.54 $22.14 $46,050 4.7 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $23.24 $24.29 $50,520 3.7 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 40 $16.86 $17.15 $35,670 1.7 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,000 $14.00 $15.66 $32,560 3.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $11.88 $12.80 $26,620 3.5 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 190 $22.33 $21.36 $44,420 4.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $23.54 $22.66 $47,130 4.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 100 $14.06 $14.54 $30,240 3.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $13.97 $14.73 $30,640 1.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $16.81 $20.01 $41,610 12.0 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 50 $8.94 $12.09 $25,150 7.3 %
21-1091 Health Educators 30 $19.27 $18.35 $38,180 8.9 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 40 $13.88 $13.88 $28,870 2.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 230 $9.93 $11.16 $23,210 3.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $11.59 $12.90 $26,820 14.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 360 $19.93 $30.40 $63,240 14.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 150 $32.17 $46.14 $95,980 13.5 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 90 $13.80 $15.98 $33,240 8.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $13.80 $15.55 $32,340 16.4 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,220 $17.50 $16.94 $35,230 2.9 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $42,730 5.3 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $45,370 6.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $19.43 $17.89 $37,220 15.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 160 $9.62 $11.39 $23,700 5.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 250 (4) (4) $37,480 2.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,470 (4) (4) $37,870 2.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 530 (4) (4) $38,140 1.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,030 (4) (4) $41,040 3.8 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $42,640 2.9 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 260 (4) (4) $43,210 3.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $38,020 1.4 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $41,350 2.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 90 $14.75 $14.77 $30,710 4.4 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 110 $20.26 $17.60 $36,600 14.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 550 (4) (4) $26,340 9.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 120 $20.47 $20.64 $42,930 3.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $9.02 $8.82 $18,340 3.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (8) $27.02 $25.86 $53,780 3.3 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 680 (4) (4) $14,900 2.4 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 30 $7.35 $11.87 $24,690 17.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 800 $12.22 $14.63 $30,430 3.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $9.00 $9.15 $19,030 4.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $13.48 $15.59 $32,420 7.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $23.28 $21.50 $44,720 8.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 70 (4) (4) $33,780 6.0 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 50 $10.51 $11.23 $23,360 6.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $11.75 $12.00 $24,950 2.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $14.86 $17.16 $35,680 3.6 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 $9.60 $9.96 $20,710 4.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,510 $18.48 $23.88 $49,680 5.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 50 $53.90 $54.69 $113,760 15.9 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $22.68 $25.66 $53,360 5.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 210 $44.59 $43.47 $90,410 2.5 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 120 (5) $67.38 $140,160 17.4 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (8) (5) (5) (5) 13.7 %
29-1067 Surgeons 60 (5) $88.65 $184,400 9.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,090 $23.19 $25.09 $52,180 4.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $28.96 $28.62 $59,520 4.6 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $31.48 $33.13 $68,900 6.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (8) $20.30 $20.01 $41,630 2.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 100 $21.37 $23.42 $48,710 4.0 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $27.74 $29.42 $61,200 5.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (8) $20.02 $20.12 $41,850 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $12.99 $12.82 $26,660 3.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $27.97 $27.78 $57,780 4.8 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 40 $15.64 $16.98 $35,320 11.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $16.58 $17.45 $36,290 5.3 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (8) $11.05 $11.45 $23,820 2.6 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $10.39 $11.35 $23,610 4.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 120 $14.35 $14.51 $30,190 2.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,150 $14.11 $14.50 $30,160 2.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $10.43 $11.80 $24,530 6.3 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $12.10 $14.64 $30,450 4.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $12.30 $12.15 $25,260 6.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 80 $11.44 $15.71 $32,680 12.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,140 $8.51 $9.42 $19,590 2.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 560 $7.90 $8.16 $16,960 3.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,730 $8.37 $8.61 $17,900 2.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $23.54 $21.47 $44,650 14.7 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $8.67 $8.60 $17,890 4.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $11.87 $12.29 $25,560 5.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 130 $9.01 $10.14 $21,090 6.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 120 $12.52 $12.54 $26,080 2.7 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $8.48 $8.45 $17,570 4.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 100 $7.74 $8.00 $16,640 6.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (8) $10.22 $12.06 $25,080 12.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,100 $11.96 $13.14 $27,320 4.4 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 30 $21.32 $24.24 $50,420 8.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 250 $14.40 $14.54 $30,230 5.3 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 140 $10.78 $11.26 $23,430 6.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $20.67 $23.48 $48,830 12.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 710 $13.64 $14.69 $30,560 3.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 600 $7.67 $8.45 $17,580 4.3 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $12.76 $12.82 $26,660 3.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 8,970 $6.74 $7.24 $15,070 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $13.06 $13.28 $27,630 7.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 680 $10.16 $11.08 $23,050 3.4 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,120 $6.69 $6.85 $14,250 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 830 $7.27 $7.63 $15,870 3.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $8.18 $8.30 $17,270 2.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.90 $8.10 $16,840 8.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 550 $6.97 $7.27 $15,120 2.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 150 $6.57 $6.79 $14,130 4.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,400 $6.36 $6.39 $13,290 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.43 $6.55 $13,620 4.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,470 $6.49 $6.71 $13,950 2.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $6.27 $6.28 $13,060 5.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 170 $7.03 $7.22 $15,020 4.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 290 $6.74 $6.89 $14,340 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 150 $6.75 $6.86 $14,280 3.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,840 $8.46 $9.05 $18,830 1.6 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $12.13 $13.49 $28,060 3.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $13.99 $14.80 $30,790 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,340 $8.93 $9.32 $19,380 1.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 770 $6.81 $7.07 $14,700 2.5 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers (8) $8.77 $9.73 $20,240 3.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 460 $8.95 $9.41 $19,560 3.7 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,920 $7.52 $7.89 $16,420 1.9 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $11.36 $12.71 $26,440 3.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $6.79 $7.55 $15,710 7.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 50 $7.08 $8.03 $16,690 12.0 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 30 $7.81 $9.32 $19,390 11.9 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 110 $9.53 $8.61 $17,910 3.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 580 $7.00 $7.18 $14,940 3.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 680 $7.78 $7.67 $15,960 2.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 30 $7.11 $9.82 $20,420 15.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $7.68 $8.04 $16,720 4.7 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 10,910 $9.02 $12.29 $25,560 2.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,070 $13.14 $16.37 $34,050 4.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 160 $26.72 $29.62 $61,610 7.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,990 $7.37 $7.64 $15,900 2.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 360 $8.37 $9.46 $19,680 6.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 280 $11.27 $12.09 $25,150 4.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,760 $8.24 $9.39 $19,540 2.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $19.60 $20.70 $43,050 2.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 350 $13.86 $19.11 $39,760 19.3 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $20.03 $27.86 $57,950 18.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $19.93 $22.17 $46,110 9.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $29.61 $26.81 $55,760 21.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,150 $21.41 $22.37 $46,530 4.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 100 $9.27 $10.71 $22,280 12.2 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 140 $8.56 $9.50 $19,760 5.4 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $14.05 $14.62 $30,420 14.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 17,820 $10.87 $12.01 $24,970 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,070 $15.50 $17.48 $36,360 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $9.25 $9.43 $19,610 1.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 300 $10.91 $11.27 $23,430 3.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 390 $10.30 $10.86 $22,580 2.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,620 $12.33 $12.93 $26,900 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 290 $12.61 $12.85 $26,740 2.5 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $15.13 $14.69 $30,550 3.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 740 $9.65 $9.97 $20,740 3.5 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 120 $9.23 $11.38 $23,660 7.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 970 $10.91 $11.74 $24,420 1.9 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 90 $10.93 $11.76 $24,450 7.9 %
43-4071 File Clerks 210 $8.29 $8.48 $17,630 2.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 200 $7.84 $7.84 $16,310 3.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 170 $9.61 $9.93 $20,650 2.6 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 $7.79 $7.95 $16,530 4.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 160 $9.83 $10.60 $22,040 6.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $12.00 $12.56 $26,130 3.8 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 160 $9.60 $10.70 $22,260 3.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 150 $14.57 $14.32 $29,790 2.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 840 $9.23 $9.30 $19,340 1.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 160 $13.83 $13.74 $28,590 2.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $9.90 $9.48 $19,710 6.5 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 140 $9.47 $10.02 $20,830 4.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 $14.82 $15.91 $33,100 3.7 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $11.91 $11.98 $24,910 2.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $21.01 $20.53 $42,700 2.4 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 290 $20.49 $20.65 $42,960 1.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 110 $19.78 $18.28 $38,020 2.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 260 $17.21 $17.28 $35,930 3.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 610 $12.68 $12.61 $26,230 2.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,730 $8.93 $9.58 $19,920 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 190 $9.91 $10.89 $22,650 3.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 510 $14.37 $15.77 $32,800 2.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 220 $12.91 $12.65 $26,320 4.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 200 $10.95 $11.21 $23,320 3.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,420 $10.25 $10.72 $22,290 2.1 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 150 $11.95 $12.81 $26,640 2.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 270 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $14.18 $14.87 $30,920 4.5 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) $10.40 $13.14 $27,340 3.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $10.84 $12.02 $25,000 7.0 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (8) $11.36 $11.20 $23,300 5.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,380 $9.40 $9.95 $20,690 2.0 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (8) $10.72 $11.42 $23,750 6.4 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (8) $12.25 $11.28 $23,460 3.6 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 30 $8.96 $9.80 $20,380 3.6 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 410 $9.44 $9.95 $20,700 5.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 50 $8.32 $8.55 $17,780 4.0 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 160 $8.08 $8.44 $17,550 7.5 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,720 $13.46 $14.78 $30,750 1.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 540 $22.64 $24.87 $51,730 5.0 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 90 $17.83 $17.02 $35,400 8.3 %
47-2031 Carpenters 470 $12.29 $12.25 $25,490 4.5 %
47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 30 $10.39 $11.37 $23,660 7.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 200 $12.69 $13.14 $27,330 2.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 630 $11.08 $11.49 $23,900 2.1 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 100 $13.06 $13.09 $27,240 4.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 530 $12.70 $13.64 $28,370 3.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 360 $18.16 $18.00 $37,440 4.2 %
47-2121 Glaziers 70 $12.73 $12.25 $25,490 5.5 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (8) $11.73 $11.44 $23,790 10.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 90 $12.22 $12.64 $26,290 2.3 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 30 $10.54 $11.25 $23,410 7.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 400 $16.13 $16.32 $33,950 3.8 %
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 30 $12.46 $12.90 $26,830 9.4 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $12.09 $11.97 $24,910 11.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 220 $13.20 $13.46 $28,000 4.2 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $13.73 $13.84 $28,790 5.1 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $10.04 $9.92 $20,630 4.9 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 60 $10.05 $9.85 $20,480 4.3 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $13.54 $13.46 $28,000 9.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 110 $10.18 $10.68 $22,210 7.8 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (8) $9.39 $9.69 $20,160 9.6 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $17.56 $18.85 $39,210 4.7 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 130 $11.17 $11.37 $23,650 3.7 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 40 $12.16 $12.77 $26,570 4.8 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 300 $16.17 $18.16 $37,770 8.0 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 180 $13.14 $13.12 $27,280 5.1 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 300 $12.95 $12.87 $26,770 4.3 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5,180 $14.80 $15.62 $32,490 2.3 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 $20.67 $22.43 $46,660 3.8 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $13.33 $13.61 $28,300 5.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 40 $24.66 $23.86 $49,630 2.6 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $15.26 $15.45 $32,130 2.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $16.00 $15.68 $32,620 2.9 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (8) $14.11 $14.76 $30,700 25.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 530 $12.11 $13.38 $27,840 3.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 320 $14.37 $14.27 $29,680 3.6 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 170 $18.37 $18.06 $37,570 1.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 $8.78 $9.01 $18,750 4.6 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $16.40 $16.39 $34,100 3.9 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 230 $14.48 $15.27 $31,750 3.9 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 30 $14.52 $13.62 $28,330 8.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 300 $16.00 $16.59 $34,500 4.2 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,640 $14.50 $15.15 $31,520 5.6 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $13.67 $14.02 $29,170 3.2 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 170 $14.87 $17.17 $35,720 5.1 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 80 $23.80 $23.08 $48,000 4.6 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 80 $10.49 $10.62 $22,080 4.2 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 210 $8.86 $9.37 $19,480 3.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 $13.62 $14.28 $29,700 6.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 21,030 $11.84 $12.62 $26,260 3.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,030 $19.30 $21.02 $43,720 2.7 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 150 $15.62 $15.33 $31,890 4.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,940 $14.67 $13.90 $28,920 2.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 240 $8.06 $8.44 $17,560 6.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 120 $10.00 $9.91 $20,610 7.3 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 170 $9.69 $10.27 $21,360 7.3 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 1,730 $8.54 $8.76 $18,220 2.7 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 270 $9.88 $10.79 $22,450 4.8 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 220 $9.20 $10.72 $22,290 6.1 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 260 $14.97 $14.53 $30,210 4.6 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 290 $14.39 $13.41 $27,880 5.2 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $12.59 $12.35 $25,700 3.6 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $13.14 $12.71 $26,430 3.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 180 $14.70 $14.75 $30,680 2.2 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 $10.69 $11.26 $23,420 5.7 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 140 $16.78 $16.70 $34,730 3.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 760 $12.67 $13.31 $27,690 4.0 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 140 $10.39 $10.94 $22,760 1.9 %
51-5021 Job Printers 90 $14.89 $15.03 $31,260 5.2 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 80 $14.05 $14.54 $30,240 2.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 130 $13.32 $12.79 $26,600 4.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 210 $7.49 $7.81 $16,240 3.0 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 80 $8.13 $8.04 $16,720 5.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 160 $8.15 $8.57 $17,830 7.6 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (8) $12.02 $11.62 $24,160 6.9 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $19.25 $19.79 $41,160 4.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 120 $13.89 $13.91 $28,930 4.5 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $15.16 $14.39 $29,940 6.6 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $12.89 $13.79 $28,680 5.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,190 $13.63 $14.09 $29,300 3.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,270 $9.10 $10.31 $21,450 6.5 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 230 $11.34 $12.18 $25,330 5.3 %
51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $11.35 $11.37 $23,640 12.4 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 120 $8.36 $9.35 $19,460 3.2 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (8) $14.29 $14.12 $29,370 14.3 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 360 $15.08 $14.32 $29,780 2.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 2,690 $8.36 $9.91 $20,620 5.1 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 530 $14.42 $13.19 $27,430 5.5 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 15,730 $14.18 $14.38 $29,920 5.1 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 220 $17.42 $21.01 $43,700 5.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 240 $22.69 $25.12 $52,250 4.1 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 470 $6.89 $8.02 $16,690 4.1 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 350 $11.50 $12.41 $25,810 6.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 5,510 $19.36 $18.41 $38,280 4.5 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 530 $9.05 $9.52 $19,810 4.0 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $6.80 $7.20 $14,980 4.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 40 $11.05 $12.39 $25,780 4.9 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $8.00 $8.34 $17,350 6.4 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 70 $17.18 $18.73 $38,950 2.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 110 $15.00 $15.72 $32,690 4.1 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,310 $11.86 $12.44 $25,880 1.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 740 $8.76 $10.60 $22,040 4.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,680 $9.10 $9.88 $20,540 1.5 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 520 $11.42 $12.07 $25,110 7.8 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (8) $13.47 $15.86 $32,990 20.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 140 $9.17 $10.99 $22,860 5.8 %

About May 2006 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008